PASTA AND FETA CHEESE CASSEROLE

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This Greek-inspired casserole is easy to prepare for a week night dinner but the sauce is so rich-tasting, you'll want to serve it to company as well. It freezes and reheats very well and actually tastes better the second time around.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces penne pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 green pepper, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 ounces feta cheese, drained and cubed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced (optional)
1/4 cup pimiento, drained and diced (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling, salted water.
  • Rinse and drain well.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
  • Add the onion, garlic and green pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the milk, tomato paste, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Combine the pasta with the sauce.
  • Add the feta, 1/4 cup Parmesan, olives, pimiento, dill and oregano.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased 9" x 13" baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 77.6, Sodium 917.7, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 16.4

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